Social and Cultural Globalization: Theories and Methods
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises a relevant coursework and an exam portfolio.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- key theories on the dynamics of global cultural changes, including theories on the global dissemination of ideas, values, media and economic forms and artifacts/technologies with an emphasis on theories on cultural homogenization versus heterogenization
cultural globalization’s effect on identity in various national and regional contexts
theoretical and methodological bases for analyzing cultural globalization processes.
Skills
- applying key theories on globalization in the understanding of cultural globalization processes
- explaining globalization processes and issues in a clear, well-structured, and comprehensible manner.
Competences
- analyzing contemporary cultural and/or social globalization processes and issues
contributing to the elucidation and discussion of cultural, political, and social consequences of globalization processes, on the basis of relevant knowledge
discussing the effect of the selected theoretical approach to the understanding and realization of globalization processes and their consequences.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Social and Cultural Globalization: Theories and Methods |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is a take-home assignment; the content of the
assignment must demonstrate that the student has achieved the
above- mentioned learning objectives. The exact content of the
assignment will be determined by the course instructor at the start
of the semester. The assignment paper must comprise a minimum of
four pages and a maximum of six pages.
The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner. Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised assignment paper. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Kulturel globalisering: teorier og metoder |
| Module code | BALISE201817 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Global Studies |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
